US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 7-5332
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville Press, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
7 12984 Sterling LH ISide A
7 12985 I SterlingSide B
McKendree Spring3
Vinyl pressings
3
by McKendree Spring · 1972
16 pressings10 countriesCountry RockProg RockRock
3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of 3
10 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 9 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 7-5332
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Press, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
66 DL 75332 ASide A (etched)
66 DL 75332-BSide B (etched)
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MUPS 454MCA Records MAPS 5814
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
7-MG-12984-IL JT C 1Runout side A, variant 2
7-MG-12985-IL JT K 1Runout side B, variant 2
7-MG 12984Label side A
7-MG 12985Label side B
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MAPS 5814
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Brazil
1972- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCALP-600.027Continental MCALP-600.027
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 7-5332Decca DL 75332
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
7 12984 1 STERLINGRunout Side A
7 12985 2 STERLINGRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | MCA Records MAPS 5814First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Brazil | MCA Records MCALP-600.027 / Continental MCALP-600.027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Decca DL 7-5332 / Decca DL 75332First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | MCA Records 410 004 / Decca DL 7-5332LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | Germany | MCA Records MAPS 5814First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | MCA Records MCA-5113First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | MCA Records MAP/S 5814 / MCA Records MG7 12984/MG7 12985First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | MCA Records MUPS 454 / MCA Records MAPS 5814First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Decca DL 7-5332First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Decca DL 7-5332First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Venezuela | Sami LPS-087 / Sami 1.056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-44LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-44 / Decca DL7 5332LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-44LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-44LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | MCA Records MCA 410004 / MCA Records 410.004 ULP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Down By The River5:49
- A2Fading Lady5:35
- A3Flying Dutchman6:17
- A4Heart Is Like A Wheel3:31
- B1Feeling Bad Ain't Good Enough5:37
- B2Hobo Lady4:05
- B3Oh In The Morning4:16
- B4God Bless The Conspiracy9:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 3 are there?
16 vinyl pressings of 3 are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1972 and 1977.
When was 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Decca DL 7-5332.
How do I tell if my copy of 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 7-5332, MUPS 454, MAPS 5814, MCALP-600.027) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 12984 Sterling LH I and 7 12985 I Sterling. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 3 on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.